5 reasons why upskilling after summer works best

After a well-deserved summer break, September is the perfect time to put your career back on the radar and hone your skills. International recruitment specialist Robert Walters shares 5 reasons why this is the best time to start upskilling.  

Renewed energy  

After the summer holidays, professionals usually feel recharged and motivated again. This fresh start makes it easier to absorb new information and learn skills. So, you will benefit from focusing your renewed energy on your personal and professional growth.     

Less distractions  

The summer months are often filled with holidays, social activities and other distractions. After the holidays, the daily routine returns, providing a more stable environment to focus on learning and development.   

More offerings  

Many training institutes and organizations launch their new course and workshop offerings right after the summer. This is often deliberately planned, as they too know that professionals will return to work and career mode after the summer. The offer to develop yourself is at its widest at this time of year.  

Clear goals  

The end of summer marks a natural transition period when many professionals reflect on their career goals for the rest of the year and the longer term. At the same time, many companies review their goals and strategies for the second half of the year during this period. This gives you the opportunity to align your knowledge and skills with your employer's goals as well as your personal ambitions.  

Action plan  

Have you decided to work on your skills? Here are some extra tips from Robert Walters: engage with your employer to discuss your upskilling ambitions and clearly state what you want to achieve. This will enable your manager to offer appropriate support or training, which will not only help your personal growth but also increase your chances of promotion.  

In addition to specific technical skills, consider developing broader skills that will be useful in many professions or sectors, such as leadership, communication, or spatial awareness. 

Don't limit yourself to one course or workshop. To develop yourself optimally and remain attractive to employers, it is important to continuously upskill. With numerous opportunities for lifelong learning, now is the ideal time to turn your renewed energy into action and start upskilling today.

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